Top Things to do in Isle of Skye
What to do and see in Isle of Skye, Scotland: The Best Things to do
The landscape is dramatic—even a bit moody, with the Cuillin Range in the background—but outdoorsy kids will have a blast on the Isle of Skye. Plenty of water sports are available, and you’ll also find great hiking and even pony rides. Portree, the largest town, makes a great base for exploring this striking island.
Restaurants in Isle of Skye
1. Black Cuillin
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5.0 based on 139 reviews
The Black Cuillin are a world famous range of mountains on the Isle of Skye. Mainly composed of basalt and gabbro, it is from the dark colour of the gabbro that the Black Cuillin derives its name. The summits of the Cuillin are bare rock, jagged in outline and with steep cliffs and deep cut corries and gullies. All twelve Munros on Skye are Black Cuillin peaks except for Blaven which belongs to a group of outliers separated from the main ridge by Glen Sligachan. The highest point of the Black Cuillin is Sgùrr Alasdair at 992m (3,255ft). At the heart of The Cuillin lies one of Britain's most famous corrie’s, Loch Coruisk, a deep and forbidding body of water. It has inspired countless artists such as William Turner and Sir Walter Scott who described them after his visit in 1814: ‘We were now under the western termination of the high mountains of Cuillin, whose weather-beaten and serrated peaks we had admired at a distance from Dunvegan. They sunk here upon the sea, but with the same bold and peremptory aspect which their distant appearance indicated. They seemed to consist of precipitous sheets of naked rock, down which torrents were leaping in a hundred lines of foam. The tops, apparently inaccessible to human foot, were rent and split into the most tremendous pinnacles: towards the base of these bare and precipitous crags the ground, enriched by the soil washed away from them, is verdant and productive.’
Reviewed By ChrisI545 - Glasgow, United Kingdom
Brooding in mist and cloud, absolutely stunning silhouette in winter evening sun. Confession. We didn’t walk up a Cuillin, just looked!
2. Quiraing
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5.0 based on 2,779 reviews
These unique rock formations are a popular destination for hikers and climbers.
Reviewed By Gordi05 - Glasgow, United Kingdom
This area has appeared in many films an TV series, and when you see the view you can understand why. The area is easily reached, there’s a pay car park and a short walk to reach a viewpoint with stunning views (weather permitting) You can walk further if you’ve got the kit for walking in the Scottish Highlands.
3. Trotternish Ridge
4. Fairy Glen
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4.5 based on 1,222 reviews
The Fairy Glen is a unique and unusual landscape, a geological wonder on the Isle of Skye. It is situated between the villages of Sheader and Balnacnoc.
Reviewed By BillBT2017 - Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Went to explore the stunning landscape and scenery of Fairy Glen, its a magical looking place, situated near Uig. Well worth taking the trouble to go, take stout footwear so you can climb some of the small hills for the views of the surrounding conical shaped hills, its pretty special.
5. The Old Man of Storr
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4.5 based on 2,281 reviews
Reviewed By Molytraveller123
Great walk from the main road and easy access to the track to the top of the Storr. You can vision fantastic breathtaking views from here. We cannot wait to go back again. Friends were also able to enjoy this fairly easy hike you need a good 2 hours.
6. Kilt Rock
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4.5 based on 1,777 reviews
Reviewed By LynsFrostee - London, United Kingdom
This site is a very quick stop but definitely worth doing. There is a free car park so just pull in and walk over to the viewing area where you can see Kilt rock itself and a beautiful waterfall too. This is also a great spot for spotting dolphins and seals in the right season and there is info about that at the viewing area also.
7. Fairy Pools
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4.5 based on 2,700 reviews
Freey to visit at any time, the Fairy Pools is magical place of outstanding natural beauty at the foot of the Cuillin mountains. The Fairy Pools is becoming increasingly popular so when you visit, please drive carefully on the single track roads, follow the parking enforcement notices and take all your litter away with you. There is a WC at the nearby Glenbrittle Campsite & Cafe along with some great coffee c/o the Cuillin Coffee Co. Thank you and we hope you enjoy your visit! N.B. The Fairy Pools carpark is owned by a separate community organisation called the Minginish Community Hall Association. The operation and maintenance of the Fairy Pools carpark has been leased to OATS and they set the parking charges:
Reviewed By ebonexang - Singapore, Singapore
Fell in love with Scotland. Magical fairy pool and the rain didn’t stop us from going there. If you are there, do visit the fairy pool. We bought the day tour from GetYourGuide. Had the most pleasant trip ever with Micheal and Gordon. Gordon was the best guide ever!
8. Claigan Coral Beach
9. The Oyster Shed
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4.5 based on 900 reviews
Opened our Farm shop in our premises in 2012. Customers can buy fresh oysters harvested daily. Other Skye Seafood available. We are not a restaurant. Just a simple shop with Takeaway, outdoor seating is provided. We have no toilet facilities or alcohol Licence.
Reviewed By MicLouDeg - St. Albans, United Kingdom
Great little find in the middle of nowhere! We had a variety of dishes - langoustines, scallops, hot smoked salmon, kippers and oysters - all so fresh and amazing. Paul the owner was so friendly with lots of information on the oysters and the staff were so friendly too. Picnic benches out the front with superb views. Great food and great experience! Highly recommend.
10. Talisker Distillery
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4.0 based on 1,986 reviews
Talisker Distillery is the oldest working distillery on the Isle of Skye, set on the shores of Loch Harport in the village of Carbost. Come and visit us for a tour of the Distillery, see our 5 copper pot stills and the traditional worm tubs that make our Talisker so unique, then take a look at the casks in the warehouse where the Angel’s Share is lost to evaporation during maturation. Have a taste of our award winning Talisker Single Malt Scotch Whisky in our Visitor Centre at our Talisker Bar. Following Scottish Government guidelines through their phased re-opening approach, the time has come to open our doors and welcome back our visitors from 26th April 2021. To ensure the health and wellbeing of our employees and visitors, we will be implementing a number of precautionary measures. Find out how we are keeping you safe on our website before you visit us.
Reviewed By literarydouble - Liverpool, United Kingdom
I loved this! I arrived with my parents and we all had a ball. The village of Carbost where Talisker is located it stunning. We arrived a little early so we were able to take a walk down the pier and take lots of nice photos. The staff at the distillery were lovely. They had all the Covid precautions in place and we felt very safe while we were there. Our guide, Mike, was incredible. Warm, friendly and knowledgeable, it was clear to see that he loved his job. On the day we visited, we were lucky enough to be able to actually walk through the distillery, as it had opened up that morning. It was fascinating to see the machinery at work and learn how the distillery had grown from family owned to a global brand. The tasting was fun. Mike was really funny and I learned a lot, all from how the whiskey was made, how it was stored and even a little bit of basic chemistry! I, for one, will definitely be drinking my whiskey with a drop or two of water to enhance the flavour like he suggested. I learned how to drink my whiskey properly to appreciate all the flavours and I'm now more aware of the flavours I can taste. The gift shop was great and well worth a visit. I thought the tour was well worth the money. The distillery was kind enough to give me a discount on the tour as we were unable to have the full experience that I'd booked, so that was a really nice gesture. Even if you're not a whiskey drinker, I think you'd still enjoy yourself. It's really nice to be able to experience a little bit of island history in a gorgeous setting and with a wee dram of local whiskey. If you could please pass on our thanks to the lovely Mike and let him know that he made our visit extra special :]
